With 'Metope' a Greek word meaning 'between the openings,' Schwanen's moniker aptly suggests the slippery way his material references styles beyond techno. A mellow vibe colours the funky electro-shimmy of “M1D1” to lovely effect while the nominal techno of “CPU-Circus” skips brightly, all the while peppered by synth glistens and arcade ammo. Two CD-only tracks offer further evidence of Schwanen's range: “Alm Realm” opts for soulful, jerky rhythms and a slightly more melancholy ambiance, and the skuzzy grinder “Tilt” unspools ominously, followed by a dramatic electro-pop coda. Though less hook-oriented than Ada's outing, Metope's Kobol impresses with its exuberant, club-ready attack.